Accidental radio alert triggers and RNLI rescue operation
AN ACCIDENTAL radio alert to the coastguard triggered a response from lifeguard crews.
Cowes RNLI lifeboat were scrambled earlier today after coastguards reported seeing a distress signal been sent from a boat in Cowes Harbour.
Rescue teams were launched just after midday, with lifeboats tracking the signal to a 57-foot motor-cruiser.
However, when the RNLI arrived, there was no on-board emergency and the signal had been accidentally triggered.
The lifeboat returned to station at 12.30 pm.